Refine your results with breast revision, a procedure that aims to correct or enhance the outcomes of previous breast surgeries. Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas applies her precision, artistry, and 14+ years of expertise to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
Enhance Results From Previous Breast Surgery
Breast revision is a procedure that corrects or improves the results of previous breast surgeries, such as augmentation, lift, or reduction. Some of the most common reasons for breast revision include implant rupture, capsular contracture, changes in breast shape over time, or a desire for a different size or style. Dr. Dassoulas uses cutting-edge surgical techniques to address functional and aesthetic concerns. The goal is to restore harmony and comfort while preserving your natural anatomy and achieving results that align with your vision.
Common Reasons for Breast Revision:
- Implant rupture or leakage
- Capsular contracture
- Desire to change implant size or type
- Breast asymmetry
- Unsatisfactory results from previous surgery
- Implant displacement or malposition
- Rippling or visible implant edges
- Replacement of older implants with newer options
- Loss of shape after weight changes or aging
Surgical Specialization is an Absolute Must
Breast revision surgery is significantly more complex than primary breast procedures because it involves working with altered tissue, scar formation, and changes from previous surgeries. Each case is unique, requiring a precise understanding of anatomy, implant behavior, and the healing process to correct issues while preserving healthy tissue and achieving natural results. Poorly executed revisions can lead to further complications.
A surgeon performing revisions must have advanced technical skill and an artistic eye to restore balance and beauty. Dr. Dassoulas, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 14+ years of combined surgical training, specializes in complex aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Her mastery of breast revision techniques allows her to address functional concerns while delivering results that align with your unique vision and overall harmony.
Benefits of Breast Revision:
- Correction of complications from previous surgery
- Improved breast symmetry and proportion
- Restoration of a more youthful breast shape
- Opportunity to update older implants
- Enhanced comfort and reduced discomfort
- Customization to match current aesthetic goals
- Better implant positioning and stability
- Removal of visible rippling or implant edges
- Increased confidence in appearance
Your Breast Revision Surgery
Your breast revision starts with a surgical plan tailored to your anatomy, implant history, and aesthetic goals. On surgery day, you’ll be under general anesthesia for complete comfort. Dr. Dassoulas typically uses your prior incision sites, often along the inframammary fold (breast crease) or around the areola, to reduce additional scarring. She carefully dissects through existing scar tissue to access the implant pocket or breast tissue.
If implants are involved, she may remove them entirely, replace them with a different size or type, or adjust their position by modifying the implant pocket (capsulotomy to release scar tissue or capsulorrhaphy to tighten the pocket). In cases of capsular contracture, the scar capsule may be partially or fully removed (capsulectomy). She may also reinforce soft tissue with biological mesh for added support. Without breast implants, techniques can include lifting tissue, reshaping the breast mound, or removing excess scar tissue.
Every step is performed with attention to maintaining a healthy blood supply, preventing tissue thinning, and improving symmetry between the breasts. Once the desired contour is achieved, incisions are closed in multiple layers to reduce tension on the skin. You’ll leave with detailed aftercare instructions and direct access to Dr. Dassoulas for recovery guidance.
Recovery After Breast Revision
You can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild to moderate discomfort in the first week, which is managed with prescribed medication. Most patients take about one to two weeks off work, depending on the complexity of their procedure. You’ll wear a supportive surgical bra to minimize swelling and protect your results, and Dr. Dassoulas will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including activity restrictions. For appropriate candidates, she also offers post-operative laser treatments to help scars heal more smoothly and fade over time.
The initial improvements are visible within a few weeks as swelling subsides, but your breasts will continue to settle over several months. The final results typically appear around three to six months post-surgery, once implants or reshaped tissue have fully stabilized. With proper care and regular monitoring, these results can last for many years.
Initiate Your Transformation Today
Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 14 years of surgical training and experience, specializing in complex aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures. Her expertise in revision techniques allows her to address both functional concerns and aesthetic goals with surgical precision and artistry. She performs all procedures in accredited surgical facilities and offers comprehensive aftercare, including post-operative scar treatments, to ensure optimal safety and results. Schedule your consultation to explore your options for breast revision in Potomac, MD.
